What's the deal with Para64 1/64 scale diecast cars? [Beyond Hot Wheels: Ep. 8 Para64]

In this series we're going Beyond Hot Wheels and taking a look at premium and super premium 1/64 scale diecast cars from other brands. Each episode will focus on a single brand with this episode looking at the Para64 brand of 1/64 scale diecast cars. Para64 is primarily known for 1:64 scale diecast cars of some unique models of cars that aren't typically given attention by other diecast brands. Beyond Hot Wheels Episode 8 - Para64
Other episodes in the Beyond Hot Wheels series:
* Ep. 1 Inno64 - • What's the deal with I...
* Ep. 2 Mini GT - • What's the deal with M...
* Ep. 3 Majorette - • What's the deal with M...
* Ep. 4 Tarmac Works Global64 - • What's the deal with T...
* Ep. 5 Era Car - • What's the deal with E...
* Ep. 6 Auto World - • What's the deal with A...
* Ep. 7 Greenlight - • What's the deal with G...
This Episode Includes:
Para64 Ruf Ctr
Para64 Ruf Ctr2
Para64 Audi RS E-tron GT
Para64 Toyota Land Cruiser
Para64 Mercedes Maybach GLS
Para64 BMW i8 LBWK
Para64 BMW M3 M80
Para64 BMW M8 Coupe
Para64 Audi Q8
Para64 BMW X7
Para64 BMW X5
Para64 Mitsubishi Galant VR4
Para64 Audi R8 LMS
Para64 Mitsubishi 3000GT Puma
Para64 Honda Civic
Para64 Mercedes AMG G63 LBWK
Para64 Mercedes C63 AMG

[@kamikazekrew3873]

Just to give you some insight, para64 is part of Paragon, who also does 1/18th and 1/43rd scale premium model cars. They have been around even prior under the name Jadi (not JADA)...and worked with Revell Germany. They have been around for at least 22 years 🙂

[@StingerDiecast]

Excellent, thank you for adding this context.

[@kamikazekrew3873]

@@StingerDiecast , no problem!

[@keshavhotwheelscollection]

Amazing and honest review brother, yes the wheels don't roll that much but it's extremely expensive even expensive than Mini GT

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

Handy video. I was just doing research on them and this is exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@davidgomez5116]

Its a sin that some companies choose to not allow their cars to roll. It seems like every company always changes and I wish one company always stuck to having legit headlights and taillights vs it just being painted on or stickers. It's so confusing and difficult when it doesn't have to be when finding exactly what is good if the brands keep changing it up within their lines.

[@autofigment]

Really nice overview, thanks for showing these. I like the fact they're trying to develop a niche with some of these newer cars others don't produce.

[@StingerDiecast]

Definitely going to be interesting to see what they do as the brand matures. Thanks. 😎✌️

[@blckhwkie7968]

I love ur work putting in to ur videos. Im really appreciate that. Id love to see more 1/64 brands!

[@StingerDiecast]

Thank you, there will be many of these videos in the future.

[@roastwich6473]

I really like this brand, although they once gave me a car I REALLY wanted with three back tires. The one on the front wheel made the car impossible to roll. I always get horrible luck with these types of brands like Johnny Lightning and Greenlight when it comes to the wheels.

[@Naztalgic]

Fantastic castings!

[@RedRoomDiecast]

Great information on the brand Karl. I enjoy hearing your opinions on these models. They are wonderful models. Thank you for sharing my friend. 👍👍👍👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Thanks Bog.

[@StingerDiecast]

If you enjoyed this video please checkout the other episodes in the series. Ep. 1 Inno64 -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eprHcpiVrcZ7aKc Ep. 2 Mini GT -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqCpfHulo56Iqac Ep. 3 Majorette -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPIoYhvbct_lZY Ep. 4 Tarmac Works Global64 -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpmYaGB-oLGNY6s Ep. 5 Era Car -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoWZp39qn76UmZY Ep. 6 Auto World -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHSfqWsfd9_pdk Ep. 7 Greenlight -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJunh3VriKufqZY Ep. 8 Para64 -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/roumZGqZq6ycnMU Ep. 9 M2 Machines -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpmnipZulLx7m7c

[@zeldadiecastracing]

Very nice casting bro

[@cjdchrissjunkyarddesigns5004]

great video really enjoyed it

[@StingerDiecast]

Thanks Chris

[@geoffersongeofferies477]

Love this series of videos!

[@StingerDiecast]

Glad to hear that, thanks.

[@decline666]

Great video! I'm one of those weirdos that likes to collect cars that nobody else collects, so this brand is starting to get my attention. With that said, I just want to know, how well do these guys roll?

[@RIPKINGTRUE_626_LA_PUENTE]

Because of you and your weekly videos on your new models i have found new brands and has maded my collection a lot better I just bought 3 Porsche from para64

[@StingerDiecast]

Sorry for your wallet. :-)

[@RIPKINGTRUE_626_LA_PUENTE]

@@StingerDiecast no kidding

[@eefm99]

I like PARA64 models, I have a few and I want some others because no other brands have them, but they are not easy to get in my country, and they can get expensive for what they are. I still think MINI GT and Global64 line of Tarmac Works are better, but these are pretty good nonetheless.

[@AgungSetiawanDiekeshter]

awesome detail cool

[@StingerDiecast]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@damonego207]

Do they roll? Particularly the Galant rally car?

[@daneself858]

Nice video 🔥🔥👊👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Thanks 😎✌️

[@retrosperspective]

Really like the brand and have chatted to them via DM like a few below. Seems they like to know what collectors think and think they are slowly becoming more diverse. Really looking forward to the AMG GT3 evos on their way.

[@StingerDiecast]

Cool, looking forward to that AMG too. Will definitely be interesting to see what they put out in the future.

[@diecastloonie6055]

Definitely a cool brand maybe as time goes on they will change to metal bases I've got some tarmac works cars with plastic bases some very good looking cars you have there 👍👍👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Thanks Loonie, metal bases would definitely make them feel more substantial which would be a good thing.

[@JohnSTF72]

The Para64 remind me a bit of Mini GT in the way they approach their detail. Overall details on the castings are good. Their RUF CTR, BMW M8 and BMW i8 are some of their best yet. They don't have a large selection yet, but it's getting better. Plastic bases don't bother me much and they are decently detailed, but i do like the wheels to roll wich is not always the case here. Definitely an interesting brand to watch. Thanks for making this vid.

[@StingerDiecast]

Yep, lots of potential in this brand. They definitely have some areas that could be improved but the unique models they’re doing are very welcome to me.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Awesome 😎👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Thanks ✌️

[@428garage]

Very Nice 👍 👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheQuirkyGarage1999]

Can you do an episode on schuco or kyosho ? 🙂

[@StingerDiecast]

Yeah those should come eventually. I have a pretty good selection of Schuco but I need more Kyosho's.

[@grahamshobbies]

I'm a fan of the acrylic box, keeps the dust off the model, para64 are hard to find in the UK, I've found one seller on ebay so far.

[@StingerDiecast]

Definitely, the boxes are nice if you like to keep the cars in them. I wish I had a storage solution that would allow me to do that.

[@philipstrang4710]

It's nice to see the same car in Different Colors not everyone Likes the same Color !

[@StingerDiecast]

Yeah, you’re right of course. I probably sounded more. down on that than I really intended.

[@Gram72534]

Not!!! (on the BMW new look). but I do like this company and what there doing. I like you like more unique but kinda normal or just a reg car. I don't have any of these , but who knows what the future will bring, if they release some cool C8's I probably will grab 1, I'm trying to get every C8 casting I can from as many makers as posable. Great video, Thanks.

[@StingerDiecast]

That BMW grille is definitely a conversation starter. Will be interesting to see if they expand their reach beyond the European car makers.

[@ralphlazio505]

I like toy company. Their diecast are really cool. Target sells these.

[@StingerDiecast]

😎✌️

[@ragibnoorragibnoor8402]

Can i buy it from you.?.

[@R26Roman]

Thanks for the review! I personally think this is the brand I needed to stop collecting matchboxes since I like "regular cars" with a more premium look. I love Mercedes so the fact that they have 2 models, already has my interest. Now if they can keep making AMG models I'm all in.

[@seismic6435]

My only other problem is they primarily focus on German luxury/performance cars. I speak directly with a representative from the company from time to time via DM and they seem like they have no intention on straying too far from that niche (it seems like they have strong ties to the UK, so they'll focus on what's available there). I just hope they include some regular, global market commuter vehicles. If they have Audi licensing, I would love to see some VWs if that's not much of a reach to acquire. Even if they stay in the luxury lane, the Arteon would be an excellent model to reproduce. It's such a beautiful car.

[@StingerDiecast]

Interesting, thanks for the insight. An Arteon would definitely be cool to see.

[@SquidCena]

GCD has produced the Arteon at least

[@seismic6435]

@@SquidCena yeah, I was excited when they were announced. I'm just not sure if they stuck the landing. GCD has been finding ways to cheap out on their tollings while retaining a comparatively high price point, so their value proposition is getting worse and worse.

[@rc67die-castcollector]

Very informative video. The only cars I would be interested in are the race cars or the rally cars. The rest seem to be very plain.

[@StingerDiecast]

Yeah a lot of their models are definitely boring cars but it's cool they're finding a market for them and I've grown to really appreciate what they do for what it is.

[@kennybacchus1488]

Para. 1/64. Scale. Diecast. Cars

[@EdsterIII]

Hmm, thanks for the information about this brand. I haven't heard of them prior to your video. Now given the fact the I LOVE racing my die-cast cars, yes even my Tomica Limited Vintage, the fact that these don't roll or are iffy when rolling is on the table, makes these a big ?? for me. However, these are incredibly detailed, and have an amazingly great look especially for a diorama. That said, these are definitely and keep on the lookout for. I also appreciate a company that makes models that others don't. That in my opinion shows that they don't want to follow. Like say Nissan GT-R, or the Nissan Skylines, Fairlady Z, or any number of the JDM castings which have been overproduced since 2014-15. I'm not bashing it, I do like the models, I just wish they'd do more unique and unusual castings. I'm probably in the minority, but I'd LOVE to see a premium car company make a line-up of older American Motors Company Cars. The Ambassador, the Gremlin and Gremlin X, Pacer and Pacer X, the Javelin, the AMX, and the AWD Eagle. I'd love to see a Mercury Monterey that they used in the movie version of Cobra w/Sylvester Stallone. Even some 60's and 70's Station Wagons, or some 70's or 80's grocery getters. I KNOW everyone wants Lamborghini's or Aston Martin's, BMW's or Audi's, and especially Ferrari. But to see some off the wall classics would be great. Just an idea for giggles.

[@StingerDiecast]

Greenlight is going to be the brand that will most cover the models you're talking about. They already have some of them. Of course not sure you'd be able to race them without doing a lot of work on the wheels.

[@ficki4615]

Motor Max’s Fresh Cherries is an older line which had some really cool old american cars. AMC Pacer, Gremlin, Gremlin X, AMC Hornet, Pontiac Hero, Ford Pinto. One slight drawback for me is that it’s 1/60, not 1/64. And since it’s an older brand, you might get some models with bad paint rash. But it should be right up your alley. Rolls good too

[@DoyPac]

They look cool but unfortunately they are cheap made too much plastic and a plastic chasis

[@StingerDiecast]

I think they're reasonably well made for what they are but definitely not perfect and I do hope they improve the tires and a metal base certainly wouldn't hurt.